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2013 Chrysler 300 reliability

Is it reliable?

Owners have filed 306 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Chrysler 300 over 14 years — 40 per year. That is the most complaints per year among the 12 300 years on this site. NHTSA has 6 recalls on file, including Inflator, Alternator, and Transmission control module.

2012 Chrysler 300
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Complaints

306

Per year

40

Recalls

6

Years on the road

14

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (131 of 306), then Powertrain (58) and Engine (36). Those filings include 19 that report a crash, 16 that report a fire, and 13 that report an injury.

Next to 2012 and 2014

The 2012 300 has 426 complaints, 17 per year, and the 2014 has 236 complaints, 39 per year. The 2013 has more complaints per year than the 2012. The 2013 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2014.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2013 Chrysler 300. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (6)

Recall air bags, frontal, passenger side, inflator 2019-01-15 · NHTSA campaign 19V018000
Summary Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2010 Dodge Ram 3500, Ram 4500/5500, 2010-2011 Dodge Dakota, 2010-2014 Dodge Challenger, 2010-2015 Dodge Challenger, Chrysler 300, and 2010-2016 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.
Remedy Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 4, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V01.
Recall air bags, frontal, passenger side, inflator 2018-01-09 · NHTSA campaign 18V021000
Summary Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Jeep Wrangler, Chrysler 300, Dodge Challenger and Dodge Charger vehicles, and 2009-2011 Dodge Dakota vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or "Zone A." Additionally, Chrysler is recalling certain 2009-2010 RAM 4500 Cab Chassis, RAM 5500 Cab Chassis, RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Wrangler, Chrysler 300, Dodge Dakota, Dodge Challenger, and Dodge Charger vehicles ever registered in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia or "Zone B." Chrysler is also recalling certain 2009 RAM 3500, RAM 2500, RAM 4500 Cab Chassis, RAM 5500 Cab Chassis, Dodge Durango, Chrysler Aspen, RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Wrangler, Chrysler 300, Dodge Dakota, Dodge Challenger, and Dodge Charger vehicles ever registered in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these passenger air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Remedy Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 28, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U03.
Recall electrical system, alternator 2017-07-10 · NHTSA campaign 17V435000
Summary Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Dodge Challenger, Dodge Charger, Chrysler 300, Dodge Durango, and 2012-2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles. The affected vehicles have electro-hydraulic power steering (EHPS) and are equipped with a 5.7L or a 3.6L engine and a 160, 180 or 220 amp alternator. In the affected vehicles, the alternator may suddenly fail.
Remedy Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the alternator and depending on the part number, will replace the alternator, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 12, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T36.
Recall powertrain, automatic transmission, transmission control module 2016-04-25 · NHTSA campaign 16V240000
Summary Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 vehicles manufactured February 15, 2011, to November 27, 2014, and 2014-2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured July 16, 2012, to December 22, 2015. The affected vehicles, equipped with an eight-speed automatic transmission and a monostable gear selector, may not adequately warn the driver when driver's door is opened and the vehicle is not in PARK, allowing them to exit the vehicle while the vehicle is still in gear.
Remedy Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software to mitigate the risk of vehicle rollaway, free of charge. The recall began on June 24, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S27. Note: On October 19, 2016 Chrysler identified some previously repaired vehicles did not receive the complete software updates. Chrysler will renotify the affected owners, and dealers will update the software again.
Recall electrical system, alternator 2014-10-08 · NHTSA campaign 14V634000
Summary Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger, Challenger, and Durango; and 2012-2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured April 22, 2010, to January 2, 2014, and equipped with a 3.6L engine and a 160 amp alternator. In the affected vehicles, the alternator may suddenly fail.
Remedy Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will replace the alternator, free of charge. The recall began on February 27, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P60.
Recall powertrain, automatic transmission 2013-12-06 · NHTSA campaign 13V610000
Summary Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2013 Chrysler 300 AWD, Dodge Charger AWD, and Dodge Ram 1500 4x4 vehicles equipped with ZF all wheel drive ("AWD") 8HP45 transmissions. In the affected vehicles, the transmission output shaft may fracture.
Remedy Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the transmissions, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 31, 2014. Customers may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's recall number is N65.

Complaints by component (306 total)

Electrical system
131
Powertrain
58
Engine
36
Air bags
32
Electronic stability control (ESC)
17
Exterior lighting
17
Service brakes
15
Speed control
13
Steering
13
Fuel and propulsion system
8
Visibility
7
Structure
6
Suspension
6
Seat belts
5
Wheels
5
Adaptive and mobility equipment
2
Engine and engine cooling
2
Equipment
2
Visibility and wipers
2
Parking brake
1
Seats
1
Traction control
1
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Crash-flagged

19

Fire-flagged

16

Injury reports

13

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

162013352014692015592016502017202018272019112020720212202222023620241202512026
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "Driving approximately 50 mph on highway when the front glass panel of the sunroof exploded. No other traffic on the road or pulled off the road. No planes flying overhead. Explosion sounded like a gunshot. Have cleaned…"
    Unknown or other · filed 2026-07-10
  • "My HFM has failed and I think it may be caused by the alternator but it has killed 2 battery's and there was no warning lamps or lights of any kind. I am going to have victory motors in craig colorado diagnosis the…"
    Equipment · filed 2025-01-18
  • "Seat control module. The adjustable pedals move forward on their own while driving."
    Electrical system · filed 2024-12-08
  • "2013 Chrysler 300C rear video camera for driver stopped working. Unsafe backing up. Need help"
    Unknown or other · filed 2024-08-16
  • "The contact owns a 2013 Chrysler 300. The contact stated that driving on multiple occasions while driving at various speeds, the infotainment panel went black and did not work as intended. Additionally, the contact…"
    Electrical system, Powertrain · filed 2024-06-24

Fuel economy

Trim Engine Transmission Drive City Hwy Combined Annual fuel cost
300 5.7L, 8-cyl Automatic 5-speed Rear-wheel drive 16 25 19 MPG $3900
300 3.6L, 6-cyl Automatic 8-speed Rear-wheel drive 19 30 23 MPG $2800
300 3.6L, 6-cyl Automatic 8-speed Rear-wheel drive 19 30 23 MPG $2800
300 all-wheel drive 3.6L, 6-cyl Automatic 8-speed All-wheel drive 18 27 21 MPG $3100
300 all-wheel drive 5.7L, 8-cyl Automatic 5-speed All-wheel drive 15 23 18 MPG $4100
300 all-wheel drive 3.6L, 6-cyl Automatic 8-speed All-wheel drive 18 27 21 MPG $3100
300 SRT8 6.4L, 8-cyl Automatic 5-speed Rear-wheel drive 14 23 17 MPG $4700

Specs and fitment

Second-generation LX, 2012–2023
Body styles Sedan
Oil 5W-20 full synthetic (3.6L V6 ~5.9 qt; 5.7L V8 ~7 qt with filter)
Tire size 215/65R17, 225/60R18, 235/55R19, or 245/45R20 (trim dependent)

Known issues for this generation

Recall 17V097000 covers certain 2014-2017 Chrysler 300 and Dodge Charger vehicles equipped with all-wheel drive (69,298 units across those nameplates). Front driveshaft bolts may loosen and allow the front driveshaft to disconnect, with loss of motive power. Dealers replace all eight front driveshaft bolts.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2013 Chrysler 300 reliable?

Owners have filed 306 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Chrysler 300 over 14 years — 40 per year. That is the most complaints per year among the 12 300 years on this site. NHTSA has 6 recalls on file, including Inflator, Alternator, and Transmission control module.

What are common problems with a 2013 Chrysler 300?

The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (131 of 306), then Powertrain (58) and Engine (36). Those filings include 19 that report a crash, 16 that report a fire, and 13 that report an injury.

Is the 2013 Chrysler 300 more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2012 300 has 426 complaints, 17 per year, and the 2014 has 236 complaints, 39 per year. The 2013 has more complaints per year than the 2012. The 2013 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2014.

Has the 2013 Chrysler 300 been recalled?

The 2013 Chrysler 300 has 6 recalls on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2013 Chrysler 300?

Owners have filed 306 complaints about the 2013 Chrysler 300 with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2013 Chrysler 300 get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2013 Chrysler 300 is 20.3 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

What generation is the 2018 Chrysler 300?

LX sedan second generation (2012-2023) for the US years this site tracks.

What oil does a Chrysler 300 with the 3.6L Pentastar take?

US generation notes list 5W-20 full synthetic for the 3.6L V6 Pentastar.

What tire sizes does a Chrysler 300 use?

Common US fits include 235/55R19 on common mid trims and 245/45R20 on S and performance trims.